Entry Level Data Engineer

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The Meijer MarTech development team is seeking an Entry Level Data Engineer with experience in data engineering and tool configuration and administration. This person will be responsible for coding, and testing data movement flows and configuring supporting applications; will be capable of solving targeted technical problems on their own and able to work with the team on system performance optimization and interoperability issues.

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HIRING DETAILS:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including OPT student visas.

This is a hybrid role, which will require you to be in our Grand Rapids office location Monday - Wednesday. Relocation Assistance may be provided for those interested in relocating.

What You'll be Doing:

• Codes, tests, and implements data movement artifacts and configures/administers supporting applications. Develops appropriate programs and systems documentation according to SAFe Agile principles and industry standards.
• Runs unit tests. Monitors test results and takes required corrective action.
• Competent understanding of both systems and/or business knowledge and able to contribute software engineering advice.
• Demonstrates the initiative and method for solving different problems and proposes effective solutions for those problems.
• Assists in the deployment of data movement flows and supporting applications or coordinates, implements, and configures vendor software applications.
• Collaborates with the Business Product Owner and IT partners to create and refine user stories and acceptance criteria for projects.
• Aids in systems development planning and monitoring.
• Understands and practices secure coding techniques and processes while using the Agile framework.
• Participates in structured walk-throughs, secure coding, and technical reviews.
• Participates with other IT members, customers and other stakeholders in new product reviews, tests and pilots.
• Actively participates in all Agile team ceremonies.
• Assist in production support and maintenance of data movement flows and supporting applications as needed
• This job role may also provide facilitation of activities for Agile teams within ITS as acting Scrum Master
• This job profile is not meant to be all-inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Information Systems, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience and technical training is required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in data engineering development; any tool support and administration or application development experience a plus
• Working knowledge of Python and SQL a must
• Experience building data and analytics solutions using Azure ADLS, Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse Analytics is preferred
• Familiarity with digital marketing domain and/or experience supporting Google Marketing Platform (CM360, DV360, SA360, GAM) and Salesforce MCI/Datorama a plus
• Experience as a team member on project teams in a cross-functional environment. 
• Experience on Agile teams is preferred.
• Knowledge of data movement development tools, coding and/or scripting languages and testing.
• Knowledge and understanding of structured analysis and technical design techniques.
• Knowledge of database management and file access methods is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
• Solid teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work well on cross-functional project teams and foster team commitment to tasks.
• Knowledge of agile practices in a cross-functional environment preferred
• Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
• Ability to provide high level of quality and productivity.